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US Soldier Faces Charges for Fleeing to North Korea

A US soldier named Travis King is facing serious charges after illegally crossing from South Korea into North Korea.

King was in South Korea with the US Army, but he had been in trouble before for assault and was in detention.

After his release, King crossed the border into North Korea, a move that could have serious consequences.

He's now pleading guilty to some of the charges against him, including desertion and assault, but denying others.

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Original: BBC News

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#US Army #Desertion #North Korea #Travis King #Military Trial

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